SOLUTION: Given | 2x – 7 | > 7. Solve for x. a) x < -7 or x > 7 b) x < -7/2 or x > 7/2 c) x < 0 or x > 7 d) x < -2/7 or x > 7

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Question 283084: Given | 2x – 7 | > 7. Solve for x.
a) x < -7 or x > 7 b) x < -7/2 or x > 7/2 c) x < 0 or x > 7
d) x < -2/7 or x > 7

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-7>7
2x>14
x>7
and
7-2x>7
-2x>0
divide by -2 and change sign
x<0
answer c)x<0 or x>7